Senior Principal Specialist, Corporate Real Estate
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At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

Do you possess a deep expertise in commercial real estate and a strong track record in portfolio management? We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Principal Specialist in Corporate Real Estate who will carry a variety of tasks related to the acquisition, management, and divestiture of real estate in the United States and Canada.

The work of the incumbent will have a broad range of involvement across the lifespan of a developed property, from business idea conception to final disposition. Duties include commercial leasing and buildout of office space, leasing of industrial properties, purchase of real estate to support various business functions, and sale of properties deemed to be surplus. This position will play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and securing real estate acquisitions that align with the company's strategies and growth objectives.

This position can be based at our Global Headquarters in Allentown, PA, our office in Houston, TX, or remote within the United States. Occasional travel will be required if working remotely.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Ability to concurrently plan, organize and manage multiple work assignments / projects.
• Effectively evaluate, direct, and execute project priorities with project team members.
• Demonstrate both internal and external negotiating skills to successfully complete required agreements. The ideal candidate is persuasive, confident, and detail-oriented.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and foster sound internal client relationships by coordinating the anticipated real estate and right of way requirements for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepare business cases and conduct thorough data analysis and due diligence on potential properties to determine viability for acquisition and provide valuable insight to support decision-making.
• Conduct negotiations for the acquisition of real estate interests, including land, facilities, rights-of-way.
• Prepare internal approval documents in compliance with corporate policies and procedures for all real estate transactions.
• Engage, direct, and manage outside brokers, land surveyors, title abstractors, right-of-way agents and other professionals whose services are normally used in connection with real estate transactions, and work with outside legal counsel in conjunction with the internal law group.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the Environmental, Health and Safety group, that environmental site assessments are performed to identify and address potential property risks prior to executing any primary real estate transactions.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related work experience in a real estate (industrial or commercial experience preferred), finance, engineering and/or similar business function.
• Understanding of real estate principles, concepts, and legal terms specific to real estate.
• Experience with a proven record in handling complex real estate transactions.
• Experience in commercial matters and dealing with legal contracts.
• Experience in acquiring right of way is a plus.

The expected pay range for this job varies based on location. In California, the expected pay range is $99,850 - $134,200 plus bonus. Outside of California, the expected pay range is $84,100 - $140,050 plus bonus. These are the ranges we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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